Sphenocentrum Jollyanum vs Kokilaksha

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Sphenocentrum Jollyanum

Sphenocentrum jollyanum

Mens Health

Kokilaksha

Hygrophila auriculata

Mens Health

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Sphenocentrum Jollyanum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kokilaksha

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African shrub used in traditional medicine in Nigeria and Ghana for sexual dysfunction, fertility enhancement, and as a bitter tonic.

An aquatic Ayurvedic herb whose seeds are a primary tonic for male sexual health, urinary disorders, and kidney stones; highly regarded in Unani medicine.

Active Compounds

sphenocentrin, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins

Phytosterols, Lupeol, Glycosides, Flavonoids

Traditional Uses

sexual dysfunction, fertility, malaria, fever, tonic

Male sexual debility and impotence, Urinary disorders and calculi, Diuretic and kidney support

Modern Uses

aphrodisiac, antiplasmodial, immunostimulant, tonic

Male fertility and testosterone support, Kidney stone management, General tonic

Adult Dosage

Root macerate or decoction 200ml 2x daily

5-10g seed powder or 500mg extract twice daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children, cardiac conditions

Avoid in prostate cancer

Side Effects

nausea, elevated blood pressure

Mild GI discomfort

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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